Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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J i we Nl V tw t If I . 12 Waiting for time To fit in some hile the teacher ram- bled on about math- ematical functions and how to apply them, a few students glanced up at the lin- gering time on the clock. Final- ly came that all too familiar sound of the bell. Another school day had ended .or had it? For various students that sound heard every day at 2:30 was obsoleteg their day was far from over. Several students took up their after school time by participating in athletics in and out of school. For Sr. Dave Tolson, tennis provided him with some after school excitement. This is my fifth year playing, and I enjoy doing it for the competition and the pressure. Besides the unusual school sports, there TAE KWON DO STUDENT Sr. Jenni Green per- fects a high block. Jenni took Tae Kwon Do twice a week to keep in shape and feel secure walking at night. SPECIAL TEAMS COACH Harry Bull organizes the upcoming play. Besides teaching American llisto- ry, Mr. Bull also coached for the varsity football team. Shelley Waltz eds' meat were other athletic activities such as weight lifting and Tae Kwon Do. There wasn't a day during any given week when a student couldn't hear the sounds of iron clashing and heavy breathing going on in the new weight room after school. Lifting keeps me in shape for gymnastics, but I also enjoy it, said Sr. Alec Lewis. Jobs were another one of the many pur- suits of students after school. Some worked at the local fast food restaurants, while oth- ers worked at grocery Stores, clothing stores, ice cream parlors, and other busin- esses. Sr. Jamie Shumaker found work in manicuring for O'Brien and Company. There was a deeper reason for her to work other than money. I think working is an experience because other people have things handed down by mom and dad and lead a sheltered and uneventful life. These people tend to become faceless yuppies, Jamie added. There are other events students partici- pated in that were not as common, such as Copy: Dave Wilson Layout: Dave Podrasky n1 2'f newspaper, yearbook, music lessons, and theatre. For Editor-in-Chief Sr. Rob Hix- son, newspaper took up a large chunk of his time. You have to really plan your time because there is always something going on, whether it's a trip to the printer or a deadline night. Another activity that took up time after school was theatre. These people worked many hours completing stage props, work- ing on lighting and sound arrangements, and acting as well. Jr. Jeff Rydberg real- ized that theatre work didn't just take up after school time, but was rather a round the clock job. Some of the best ideas for a play, air band, or something are thought of in places like English class. While many students went straight home at the sound of the bell, some had other plans. Whether it was athletics, jobs, news- paper, music lessons, or theatre, these peo- ple all had a reason for their activities. To them, there was life after school. Life After School

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AFTER JUMPING FOR Z1 pass Sr. Chuck Wennogle ends up hitting the dirt after a defensive player tips the pass. Chuck spent most of his after school hours at football practices. 51 if if KV N .0 Q. rv VJ-I i . '. 'Nt' ' AW' ' i . ...M 'I Q . ' ' Q.,qg,,Qnf:i.:5 ', 4, . ,v..,sj,ar.-EQ I air ' Darren llardy AU' Bryan Pepper CHECKING HIS POCKET for the right address, Sr. Dave Brooks makes another routine delivery. Dave worked for T.J.'s Pizza all summer and into the school year. 1 6 Activities I i l x I i 5 t . 1 Melissa Mizer PUMPING UP HIS biceps, Sr, S0011 Peltinger ai- who lifted either to improve performances in sports or tempts to pull outa few more reps. Lifting after school just to improve their physiques. was not unusual for Scott and many other students,

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From banana splits To bonfires, it was heers, contests, and days to let your hair down. That described Septem- ber 22-26, otherwise known as Spirit Week. Spirit Week preceded Homecoming Sep- tember 27. It was the time to kick back and have fun. Teachers also didn't give students as much homework. Mr. Rod McKinney said, I was aware of it and tried not to get carried away. Each class designated one day of the week as its dress-up day. The freshmen de- cided to make Tuesday 'Socks and Shades Day. Wednesday the sophomores desig- nated their day as L'Generic Day, or ali Black and White Day. Thursday the ju- niors chose boxer shorts and college sweat- shirts. Friday, Wild Life Day, was decid- ed by the seniors. Most people dressed up Friday because they wanted to be a little crazy. Jr. Laura Struckman said, It is something different to wear. It makes your life exciting. During Homecoming Week, there was always something going on. During the day there were special activities, including a Tuesday banana split eating contest won by the seniors. On Wednesday, there was a legs contest. The varsity soccer team was TRYING TO CATCH a glimpse of the legs contest, Sophs. Kim McWilliams and Brandon Coors crowd into the cafeteria. Wednesday was also Generic Day, and many students wore black and white. Mike Martin SHOWING OFF HIS school spirit, Sr. Doug Pearce wears his most unusual clothes. On Friday, Wild Life Day, people dressed as weird as their imaginations allowed. 1 8 Activities Leslie Moroye BANANA SPLIT EATING makes for a very messy contest. .Ir. Gary Wheeler ate his way through a con- coction of hot fudge and whipped cream during the contest, which was held fourth hour in the cafeteria. ge recruited to show off their legs, and Jr. Adrian Williams won the contest. Thurs- day a trick was played on six guys when they were blindfolded and told to guess who was kissing them. They were surprised to find out that instead of a cute girl, they were being kissed by Cheryl Fellows, kitch- en manager. Events planned at night in- cluded a volleyball game, walk-in movie t Sixteen Candlesul, bonfire, and Air Band. A common feeling was that of pride. Sr. Donna Bellamy said, It shows that our school supports our teams and brings the students together in a common cause.